The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades podcast! Explore the world of skilled trades, carpentry, trades careers, building, refrigeration, millwright, electrician, plumber, HVAC, and contractor success. Dive into trade insights and hands-on skills...
Whether you're a seasoned contractor, an aspiring tradesperson, or simply curious about the building and trades professions, this podcast offers valuable trade insights and practical advice. Join us as we celebrate the craftsmanship, dedication, and hard work that define the skilled trades. Tune in and be inspired by the stories of those who have mastered their craft and made a significant impact in the world of trades.
About Andrew Brown
I was 23 years old in New York City on September 11th, 2001. And much like most Americans, that day changed my life forever. Expecting what should have been just another Tuesday… I, and all of us, were met with tragedy. I knew I had to do something. I called up an old friend and we headed to the trade center site in a big blue truck with an American flag waving proudly behind us. We weren’t really sure what we were going to be met with when we reached ground zero but what I saw deeply moved me.
A community of helpers. From EMS, to firefighters, to tradespeople. I was working back to back with those trying to make a difference and finding survivors. I was deeply moved by this experience personally and it really sparked my professional transition. From then on I knew I wanted to be a voice for the unsung heroes who dig deep each and every day to keep our communities thriving. I left my IT job and began my work advocating for the trades. That is when I decided to build Toolfetch alongside my brother.
Toolfetch was born www.toolfetch.com
Andrew is the CEO and co-founder alongside his brother of Toolfetch, one of the largest on-line eCommerce companies focused on tools, equipment, and safety supplies for the Industrial & Construction Supply Industry. Toolfetch offers a wide variety of high-end construction equipment and supplies to industry professionals all over the world. With over 6,000 partnerships with the industry’s top brands and over 2,000,000 products ready for quick shipment, Toolfetch is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and customer satisfaction.
STAC Skilled Trades Advisory Coucil: The mission of STAC is to unite the
skill trades community and inspire North America's youth to consider related careers in the
professional trades. We leverage our resources, knowledge and networks to advocate for the
Trades with a focus on the next generation to come. And we believe this all starts with
awareness and education.
At the high-school level we must construct an image of the Trades that elevates its value and
reward as a career path for students. We shift the pre-programmed expectation of “college”.
And we ignite their curiosity through hands-on experience.
At the Trades level, we need to position ourselves as an alternative to the “4-year degree”
expectation. There is a world beyond what a college degree can afford them, and the trades
should be marketed as such.
At the national level, we envision an awareness campaign that positions the trades as a
lucrative career path in which they will ALWAYS be needed, as the Trades are what make the
world turn for all of us.
Inaugural members of STAC include senior leaders from across the construction, retail,
facilities management, and skilled trades industries who are ready to create awareness and
opportunities of the growing need for skilled trades men and women
Follow Andrew Brown
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Toolfetch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrew.l.brown
Website: https://www.toolfetch.com